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[F. No. S. 31011/25/2017-ST-I-DoR]
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
(Department of Revenue)
New Delhi, the18th May, 2018
Vaisakha, Saka 1940
Notification No. 08/2018 - Union Territory Tax: Rescinds notification no. G.S.R. 317(E) dated 31st March, 2018
GST: [To be published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i)]
G.S.R. (E).- In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of section 22 of the Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (No. 14 of the 2017) and section 164 of Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (No. 12 of 2017) read with clause (d) of sub-rule 14 of rule 138 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017, the Central Government, on the recommendation of the Council, hereby rescinds the notification number G.S.R. 317(E) dated the 31st March, 2018, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), dated the 31st March, 2018, with effect from the 25th day of May, 2018.
(Rajendra Kumar Jatav)
Under Secretary to the
Govt. of India
📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 08/2018 – Union Territory Tax
Q1: What is Notification No. 08/2018 - Union Territory Tax?
Answer:
It rescinds Notification G.S.R. 317(E) dated 31 March 2018 effective 25 May 2018. 08
Q2: From when is it effective?
Answer:
25 May 2018. 08
Q3: What was rescinded?
Answer:
Notification G.S.R. 317(E), dated 31 March 2018. 08
Q4: Under which sections was it issued?
Answer:
Section 22 UTGST Act and Section 164 CGST Act read with Rule 138(14)(d). 08
Q5: Does this remove E-way bill requirement?
Answer:
No, E-way bill continues under GST rules.
Q6: Is E-way bill mandatory today?
Answer:
Yes, for goods movement exceeding ₹50,000.
Q7: Does it apply to services?
Answer:
No, only goods movement.
Q8: Why were these notifications rescinded?
Answer:
To simplify phased E-way bill rollout and remove duplication.
Q9: Does it apply to Delhi?
Answer:
No, applies to UTs without legislature.
Q10: What happens if goods move without E-way bill?
Answer:
Penalty and detention may apply.
Q11: Is this notification still relevant?
Answer:
Yes, for historical compliance and audit purposes.
Q12: Does it affect GST returns?
Answer:
No direct impact on returns.
Q13: Is E-way bill required for stock transfers?
Answer:
Yes, if threshold exceeded.
Q14: Is E-way bill required for exempt goods?
Answer:
Generally no, except notified cases.
Q15: Where can I get GST compliance support?
Answer:
Consult Finodha GST Experts:
https://finodha.in/gst-compliance/
🏁 Conclusion
Notification No. 08/2018 - Union Territory Tax was part of the 2018 GST E-way bill restructuring for Union Territories without legislature. It rescinded an earlier notification to ensure uniformity and clarity in GST implementation.
Download PDF: Notification No. 08/2018 – Union Territory Tax
More Information: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/
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